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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.19, 930.45 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.19, 930.45 and 187.35 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.19 : 930.45 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.19/930.45 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.19x = 930.45 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.19x = 174,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,319.81/620.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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